Severe Thunderstorm Warning - SE Queensland

 

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Queensland

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning - Southeast Queensland for DAMAGING, LOCALLY DESTRUCTIVE WINDS, LARGE, POSSIBLY GIANT HAILSTONES and HEAVY RAINFALL

For people in Redland City, Brisbane City and parts of Ipswich, Logan, Somerset, Scenic Rim, Gold Coast and Moreton Bay Council Areas.

Issued at 1:44 pm Sunday, 25 October 2020.

The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 1:35 pm, very dangerous thunderstorms were detected on the weather radar near Beenleigh and Logan City. These thunderstorms are moving towards the east to southeast. Very dangerous thunderstorms are forecast to affect Macleay Island and Victoria Point by 2:05 pm and South Stradbroke Island and waters off South Stradbroke Island by 2:35 pm. Other severe thunderstorms were detected on the weather radar near southern Lake Wivenhoe. They are forecast to affect Mount Nebo and Highvale by 2:05 pm and Brisbane CBD and Samford by 2:35 pm. Damaging, locally destructive winds, large, possibly giant hailstones and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding are likely.

Queensland Fire and Emergency Services advises that people should: * Move your car under cover or away from trees. * Secure loose outdoor items. * Never drive, walk or ride through flood waters. If it's flooded, forget it. * Seek shelter, preferably indoors and never under trees. * Avoid using the telephone during a thunderstorm. * Beware of fallen trees and powerlines. * For emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500.

The next warning is due to be issued by 2:45 pm.

Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and Queensland Fire and Emergency Services would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

Alert details at https://ewa.brisbane.qld.gov.au/alert_details/1158?lang=en

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